Acer partners with Plumage Solutions to manufacture monitors AIO PCs, servers & laptops in Puducherry boosting Make in India. Facility to produce 3 lakh laptops/year with ₹50 crore investment.
Taiwanese Tech Giant Partners with Plumage Solutions to Produce Monitors, AIOs, Servers & More
Chennai, August 13, 2025 – In a significant boost to India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem Acer has announced a new partnership with Plumage Solutions to locally produce IT hardware at a state-of-the-art facility in Puducherry. This move strengthens Acer’s commitment to the Indian market while supporting the government’s “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives.
Key Highlights of the New Manufacturing Facility
1. Products to Be Manufactured
✔ Computer monitors
✔ All-in-One (AIO) desktops
✔ Servers & workstations
✔ Power adapters
✔ Laptops (300,000 units/year capacity)
2. Strategic Benefits
✅ Reduced import dependence – More locally made Acer products
✅ Faster delivery & competitive pricing – Improved supply chain efficiency
✅ Job creation – New employment opportunities in Puducherry
✅ Planned investment of ₹50 crore – Over next 3-4 years for scaling production
3. Leadership Insights
Harish Kohli, President & MD, Acer India:
“India is a strategic pillar for Acer’s global growth. This facility reinforces our commitment to India’s self-reliance in electronics. Partnering with Plumage allows us to bring global standards, cutting-edge tech, and agile manufacturing to serve Indian consumers better.”
Mukesh Gupta, MD, Plumage Group:
“This partnership goes beyond business—it’s about building a sustainable, world-class manufacturing ecosystem in India. Combining Acer’s expertise with our engineering capabilities will set new industry benchmarks.”
Why This Matters for India’s Electronics Sector?
🔹 Boosts local IT hardware production – Reduces reliance on imports
🔹 Strengthens India as a global manufacturing hub – Attracts more electronics brands
🔹 Creates skilled jobs – Supports economic growth in Puducherry
🔹 Aligns with PLI & Make in India policies – Encourages further investments
What’s Next?
- Production expected to begin soon
- Potential expansion to other Acer product lines
- Increased affordability & availability of Acer devices in India
